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Community 21 Apr 2023

Waitematā grants receive extra budget boost

A reallocation of local board budget underspend sees more in the kitty for community grants.

Environment 20 Apr 2023

School children help with important marine pest survey

Okiwi School and Envirokiwi have been monitoring for an invasive crab species for the past three years.

Community 3 Apr 2023

Tāmaki Makaurau’s first Play Festival embraces Māori culture

This Saturday sees the city’s inaugural Play Festival take place in Tuna Mau (Western Park), Freemans Bay

People of Midtown
Development 31 Mar 2023

15 genres of music arrive in midtown as Real Groovy sets up shop

Since iconic music store Real Groovy set up at 19 Victoria Street West, above Countdown, the tempo of Auckland’s original arts precinct has recalibrated up a notch.

Development 27 Mar 2023

Construction process for Te Hā Noa set to begin on 11 April

Te Hā Noa, a renewed Victoria Street, is the next big project in Auckland Council’s Midtown Regeneration programme.

City Centre Waterfront 23 Mar 2023

K-Pop global energy takes over High Street district with KCAKL

When KCAKL takes over the High Street district from 24–31 March the passions and talents of our Korean Aucklanders and superstars from Korea will burst into life.

Community 16 Mar 2023

Aotea community's feedback needed

Aotea / Great Barrier residents from the southwest of the island are being urged to attend a community barbecue in the park to discuss Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Budget and plans to address a $295 million budget gap, including cuts to oper...

9 Mar 2023

What are your favourite activities in the Waitematā area?

It's time to tell us what you value in your local area in the Annual Budget consultation.

Events

31 Oct 2026

The 11th NZ Taiwan Film Festival × Saturday Cultural Market

Enjoy a film, explore the cultural market and discover Taiwanese culture.

31 Oct 2026

The animal world in an enchanted forest

Children will discover how Indian classical dance brings animals and characters to life.  

31 Oct 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Botanical printing: Fabric has memory

Come along to this fun workshop at Studio One Toi Tū.

31 Oct 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Breeze Sailing

An exciting, energetic on-water experience where you are encouraged to actively get involved in s...

27 Jun 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Freemans Bay Markets

Come along to browse handmade and preloved items.

01 Nov 2026

Sounds of India

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Indian classical music through an uplifting one-hour c...

02 Nov 2026

Star Canoes, Voyaging Worlds

Join us for a special kōrero celebrating the enduring knowledge, practices and stories of Pacific...

06 Oct 2026 - 07 Sep 2027

Reading revolution: Shared reading

Connect and share experiences using stories and poems.